We have thus far participated in only hilly, technical ultras so it will be fun to see how far and fast we can run on a flat surface. Though it also means we won't have the usual excuses.2. December 5 - FKBU 8,2 khttp://www.fkbu.dk/ by Bagsværd Sø

8. June 18th - Bornholm 24 hour racehttp://6-24-48-timer.dk/web62448/ (This is on the Danish island in the Baltic Sea north of Poland. I am hoping to use my distance there to represent Denmark in the 24 race world championships... just a litle dream I have)

* I actually signed up for the Western States Lottery for a total of 30 minutes and then took myself back out when I realized there was no way it would work with the kids' vacation time.

9. July ? - Kanal Triathlon - Olympic Distance

10. End of July - Mount Hood 50 milehttp://www.pctultra.com/index50.htmThere are many races in contention around this time, since we have vacation at the end of July and beginning of August, but we have some family in that area and of course Olga is one of the race directors.

Honey, I hate to break my heart, but I think Mike and I are dropping PCT50 for directing - that is if everything goes perfect in terms of permits for Hood100. A 100M race occupies a lot of attention and takes much effort, and being it so close after putting on a 50 miler, we don't want anymore screw ups. I don't even know at this point who is taking over it - we haven't announced it yet.

I can read a little French, but can't write or speak it (VERY midwestern accent), so... they wouldn't give me a visa and they don't have to give a reason. I think it has something to do with an old connection with the ELA (Basque separatists).

Will miss Chippewa next year - so you have the task of chicking Dr. Nic :) maybe you will decide on Voyageur if nothing else looks good end July - will be a whole new race when you start with everyone!!

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My name is Tracy. I am a physician scientist from the USA, living with my husband and two young boys in Denmark. I work as a post-doc fellow at Næstved Hospital. I have a scientific interest in vision loss, vision loss during exercise, exercise, running during pregnancy, MAF training as well as nutrition and health for athletes. I also have a love for music, physics, statistics, cycling, yoga, cross-country skiing, bla bla bal.

I was a member of Team USA at the IAU World Championships in Ultra Trail Running in 2013 in Wales. I am now training to run with Team Denmark at the IAU World Championships in Annency, France in May 2015.